RIZIN 25 saw the crowning of its first featherweight champion. Shooto featherweight champion Yutaka Saito went on to beat Mikuru Asakura via unanimous decision in a highly anticipated fight. This brought Asakura’s first loss since starting in RIZIN and his second loss in his pro career. That wasn’t the only memorable moment of the night. We got to see a 20-second knockout, a possible career rejuvenation, and more. Let’s look at who stood out at RIZIN 25 and what the future might hold for them.
Taiga
Taiga’s RIZIN run has been seen as a joke by many kickboxing fans.